#E1EFE2 color
The hex color #E1EFE2 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 93.7% green and 88.6% blue (225, 239, 226).
Its hue angle is 124°, with 30% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Cryo Freeze (#DDECE0), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.65:1).
#E1EFE2 color codes
| HEX | #E1EFE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 239, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 93.7%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(124, 30%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(124, 6%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.12, -6.97, 4.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.12, 8.4, 146.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.643, 83.231, 84.017) | |
| Decimal | 14807010 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1EFE2, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #E1EFE2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1EFE2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #E1EFE2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f0ece1Protanopia
no red cones#edebe3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e0eeebTritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1efe2; }
.text { color: #e1efe2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1efe2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 239 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1efe2, #e1efe9); }
Similar colors
#ddece0Cryo Freeze#deece1Pastel Smirk#e5f2e7Polar#dfeadeHint of Green#dbe9dfClair de Lune#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#e1efddDistant Landscape#ddeeddVanishing Point
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E1EFE2?
- #E1EFE2 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Cryo Freeze. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1EFE2?
- The RGB value is 225, 239, 226: 225 red, 239 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1EFE2?
- The complementary color is #EFE1EE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1EFE2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.65:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.